Things to do in Sacramento and Beyondtag:blogs.sacbee.com,2012-02-27:/ticket//112013-08-08T17:26:02ZThe Bee's guide to events, activities, arts and entertainmentMovable Type 4.38World-class autos line up for annual Concours d'Elegancetag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.919912013-08-07T22:18:36Z2013-08-08T17:26:02ZOnce again, it's time to plan on a cruise to Carmel-Monterey for Pebble Beach Automotive Week, a unique display of world-class cars and the many special events related to them. It starts next Wednesday, Aug. 14, culminating Sunday, Aug. 18,...Allen Pierleoni
Once again, it's time to plan on a cruise to Carmel-Monterey for Pebble Beach Automotive Week, a unique display of world-class cars and the many special events related to them.

It starts next Wednesday, Aug. 14, culminating Sunday, Aug. 18, with the 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Look for special exhibits by Alfa Romeo (more than 30 of the Italian thoroughbreds), Lincoln, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW. A stable of French motorcyles also will be shown.

There's a local connection: Joe and Gayle Hensler, owners of Maranello Bar & Kitchen in Fair Oaks, will show their 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino at Concourso Italiano, to be judged by the Ferrari Club of America.

"It's a yellow GT with tan and black interior," Joe Hensler said. "This will be our first time out since restoring the car, so wish us luck."

Concorso Italiano is one of the most spectacular displays of Italian cars in the world. It takes place Aug. 16 at Laguna Sea Golf Ranch in Monterey.

The full schedule of Concours d'Elegance and related events is at at www.pebblebeachconcours.net. For paid-in-advance general-admission tickets, to be picked up at the venue, go to the website or call (877) 693-0009 (tickets are $225). Day-of-show tickets purchased at the door are $275. For Club d'Elegance special-packages, call (831) 622-1700.

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Matt K. Miller Jumps Into "Chad Deity"tag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.912112013-08-05T20:14:16Z2013-08-05T20:28:30ZBy Marcus Crowder mcrowder@sacbee.com Matt K. Miller has jumped into the ring at Capital Stage's wrestling satire "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity." Miller takes over the role of the wrestling czar known as EKO for Randall King who had...Marcus Crowder
By Marcus Crowder
mcrowder@sacbee.com

Matt K. Miller has jumped into the ring at Capital Stage's wrestling satire "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity." Miller takes over the role of the wrestling czar known as EKO for Randall King who had to leave the production for personal reasons. Miller's making a habit of emergency replacements this summer as last month he stepped in for a night in the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival production of "Twelfth Night" which he directed playing Duke Orsino.

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It's Dodgeball time in Sacramentotag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.886912013-07-25T18:26:58Z2013-07-25T19:21:31ZBy Brittany Torrez btorrez@sacbee.com Dodgeball fans will be bouncing off the walls at the local qualifier of the Second Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Championship held at Sky Zone Sacramento, an indoor trampoline park. The competition begins at 6 p.m on August...Janet Vitt
By Brittany Torrez

Dodgeball fans will be bouncing off the walls at the local qualifier of the Second Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Championship held at Sky Zone Sacramento, an indoor trampoline park.

The competition begins at 6 p.m on August 4th. Teams can register at www.UDodgeball.com, players must be 16 years or older, and the entry fee is $50 per person. Deadline to register is August 2.

Winners have the chance to compete for the championship in Las Vegas to win $20,000.

Also, the Friday before the competition, younger ultimate dodgeball players can hone their skills and compete in a mini-tournament at 6 p.m. at Sky Zone.

Sky Zone Sacramento is at 1091 Tinker Road in Rocklin.

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Beat the heat at the fair as temperatures rise this weektag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.874012013-07-23T16:09:13Z2013-07-22T16:21:27ZBy Brittany Torrez btorrez@sacbee.com As temperatures continue into the mid-to-high 90s this week, fairgoers should take care to stay hydrated and cool off throughout the day. Here are some tips on staying cool at the State Fair: 1. Water --...Janet Vitt
By Brittany Torrezbtorrez@sacbee.com

As temperatures continue into the mid-to-high 90s this week, fairgoers should take care to stay hydrated and cool off throughout the day.

Here are some tips on staying cool at the State Fair:

1. Water -- Stay hydrated and save money by bringing paper and plastic containers of non-alcoholic beverages into the fair.

2. Indoor exhibits -- Browse through the air-conditioned shoppers' expo in Buildings A/B and C/D or look at furry rabbits and guinea pigs in Expo Center Building 6.

3. Cool treats -- Try some unique frozen fair food--for those adventurous enough to take on the challenge, Colossal Gelato is offering its "Worlds Largest Gelato Cone"--filled with a gallon of gelato--for $15.

Other frozen treats include the maple bacon sundae--complete with bacon bits--and more traditional favorites like fresh squeezed lemonade and frozen bananas.

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Fairgoers check out comics, sit in Batmobile at Hall of Heroestag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.873912013-07-22T15:29:04Z2013-07-22T16:08:36ZBy Brittany Torrez btorrez@sacbee.com Those planning on heading out to this last week of the State Fair can cool off awhile in the Hall of Heroes. This interactive exhibit, presented by California Family Fitness, allows fairgoers to discover their superpowers...Janet Vitt
By Brittany Torrezbtorrez@sacbee.com

Those planning on heading out to this last week of the State Fair can cool off awhile in the Hall of Heroes.

This interactive exhibit, presented by California Family Fitness, allows fairgoers to discover their superpowers while walking through displays of some classic superheroes -- such as Superman -- and some newer favorites, including Doctor Who.

Fans of the BBC show have the opportunity walk through the Tardis or take their picture with a cardboard cutout of a weeping angel.

Other features of this exhibit include games to test strength, memory and reflexes and an opportunity to take a picture in the famed Batmobile.

Classic comic fans, check out the wall of DC and Marvel comic books and superhero stories, including Aquaman and the Fantastic Four.

The Hall of Heroes is free with State Fair admission and located in Building B.

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New tickets available for Taylor Swift Aug. 27 Sacramento showtag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.869712013-07-19T22:59:51Z2013-07-19T23:16:26Z If you thought you would, never ever get tickets to see Taylor Swift Aug. 27 at Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena, here's another chance: A new batch of tickets for the previously sold-out show will be released at 5 p.m....Carla Meyer

If you thought you would, never ever get tickets to see Taylor Swift Aug. 27 at Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena, here's another chance:

A new batch of tickets for the previously sold-out show will be released at 5 p.m. today. So if you want to see the Grammy winner and America's favorite ex-boyfriend-buster-via-song, go to Ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

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Emmy voters binge-nominate Netflix showstag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.865612013-07-18T21:56:53Z2013-07-18T22:40:35Z It's not TV, it's Netflix. But the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored the online streaming service with 14 Emmy nominations anyway on Thursday. Nine of those nominations were for "House of Cards," Netflix's Washington, D.C.-set political drama...Carla Meyer

It's not TV, it's Netflix. But the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored the online streaming service with 14 Emmy nominations anyway on Thursday.

Nine of those nominations were for "House of Cards," Netflix's Washington, D.C.-set political drama starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.

"Cards" will compete against Showtime's "Homeland," HBO's "Game of Thrones," AMC's "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men" and PBS's "Downton Abbey" for the outstanding-drama trophy at the Sept. 22 Emmys, to be broadcast on CBS. Spacey is up for best dramatic actor for his performance as a wheeler-dealer congressman, and Wright will vie for best dramatic actress for her performance as the congressman's Lady MacBeth-like wife.

The presence of "Cards" in the Emmys' top categories underscores the television industry's embrace of alternative content-delivery methods.

"We are ... honored by a warm welcome which corroborates what we have always believed - that great television is great television regardless of where, when and how it is enjoyed," Netflix's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, said Thursday in a statement released in response to the Emmy nominations.

"Arrested Development," the beloved cult comedy Netflix revived in May, received three nominations including an outstanding comedic actor nod for Jason Bateman. "Orange Is the New Black," the Netflix women's-prison dramady released last week, debuted too late for Emmy consideration this year.

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'American Idol' runner-up to give free performance in Roseville this weekendtag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.862312013-07-17T23:25:25Z2013-07-18T19:14:14ZBy Kurt Chirbas kchirbas@sacbee.com She's performed for President Obama, received approval from TV's best known curmudgeon and gone toe-to-toe with the singing-and-dancing kids from "Glee." Now, she's coming to Roseville. Better yet: it won't cost you a dime to see...Tim Swanson
By Kurt Chirbas
kchirbas@sacbee.com

She's performed for President Obama, received approval from TV's best known curmudgeon and gone toe-to-toe with the singing-and-dancing kids from "Glee."

Now, she's coming to Roseville.

Better yet: it won't cost you a dime to see her perform once she arrives.

Jessica Sanchez, an "American Idol" runner-up, who also had a brief cameo on this past season of "Glee," performs 4:00 p.m. this Saturday at Club Retro, which is located at 1529 Eureka Road. Admission to the musical event is free.

To see the wunderkind perform, one just has to print out a free PDF ticket, which can be accessed here.

Sing Inc, a locally-based music instruction company, is hosting Sanchez as part of its summer singing camp. The camp's participants, who range in age from 8 to 18, are spending the week receiving formal voice instruction, learning the ropes of song-writing and getting tips on stage presence from celebrity guests.

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The weeklong camp ends this Saturday when all participants take the Club Retro stage at 1:00 p.m. Afterwards, Sanchez performs at 4:00 p.m.

Daniel Hayes, owner and director of Sing Inc., said they chose to bring Sanchez because of both her musical talent and her "relatability" to the student campers.

"There's been a lot of 'Idols'...but there's something about Jessica Sanchez," Hayes said. "She's young, she's 17, so she connects with people who come to our studio, and everybody knows who she is.

"She is also a phenomenal vocalist," he added.

According to Sanchez, attendees of the event may be given VIP, meet-and-greet access to Sanchez if they come "bling-ed out" in Sing Inc. attire.

Sanchez placed second on the eleventh season of "American Idol," just barely edged out by Phillip Phillips. Her Mumfond & Songs-tinged rival has since set the record for sale songs by an alum of the reality competition show with "Home."

Life post-"Idol" has been good for Sanchez as well. She sang at this year's White House Easter egg hunt, and appeared on the fourth season finale of "Glee," as the lead singer of a competing show choir group.

The following two clips should give you an idea of what to anticipate at Club Retro this weekend. The first is her first audition on "America's Got Talent," which caused Simon Cowell to label Sanchez as when "one of the best I have ever heard."

The second comes from her stint on "Glee," which had show-runner Ryan Murphy praising, "Well, when you have a voice like that, we wanted her to be in every episode this year, but she couldn't because of the tour."

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New book chronicles 42 years of Folsom executions tag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.861212013-07-17T20:02:56Z2013-07-17T20:16:43ZBy Janelle Bitker jbitker@sacbee.com Ninety-three men were hanged at Folsom State Prison from 1895 to 1937, and a new book tells their stories for the first time. April Moore will discuss "Folsom's 93: The Lives and Crimes of Folsom Prison's...Tim SwansonBy Janelle Bitkerjbitker@sacbee.com

Ninety-three men were hanged at Folsom State Prison from 1895 to 1937, and a new book tells their stories for the first time.

April Moore will discuss "Folsom's 93: The Lives and Crimes of Folsom Prison's Executed Men" on Saturday at the Folsom Prison Museum and July 24 at Time Tested Books in Midtown. The Folsom Prison Museum entrance fee is $2, but the Time Tested Books reading is free.

"Folsom 93" is based on records Moore's great-great-uncle somehow acquired in the 1940s. When Moore discovered the material in 2008, she researched the lives, crimes, trials and executions of the 93 men.

Moore, a Colorado-based writer, blogged through her research and included anecdotes that weren't included in her finished book. Get a taste here.

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'Chad Deity' actor injured during preview performancetag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.856712013-07-16T00:37:47Z2013-07-16T16:34:16Z By Janelle Bitker jbitker@sacbee.com As discussed in Sunday's A&E cover piece about Capital Stage's "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity," professional wrestling can be a dangerous art. And as it turns out, wrestler/actor Rob August (playing the minor roles...Tim Swanson
By Janelle Bitkerjbitker@sacbee.com

As discussed in Sunday's A&E cover piece about Capital Stage's "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity," professional wrestling can be a dangerous art.

And as it turns out, wrestler/actor Rob August (playing the minor roles of "The Bad Guy," "Billy Heartland" and "Old Glory" in "Chad Deity") injured himself during a preview performance on July 11.

According to a statement from Cap Stage spokesperson Brian Kameoka: "He is doing well and will have a full recovery with rest, however he is unable to perform the physical demands of the roles at this time."

Kameoka would not specify how exactly August injured himself.

But the show must go on. Professional wrestler James Long, currently of Ohio Valley Wrestling as "Paredyse," has replaced August. Long played the same character last September at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington D.C. and was a wrestling consultant to the Actors' Theatre of Louisville production.

"Capital Stage Company would like to welcome Mr. Long to Sacramento
while wishing Mr. August a speedy recovery," Kameoka stated.

PHOTO: James Long as "Paredyse," courtesy of Pamela Barnett

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Louisiana's Brass Bed comes to Sacramento, Davistag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.855712013-07-15T20:53:40Z2013-07-15T21:54:15Z By Janelle Bitker jbitker@sacbee.com Brass Bed will bring their dark, psychedelic pop all the way from Lafayette, Louisiana to Sacramento on Wednesday and to Davis the next evening. The quartet released their third album, "The Secret Will Keep You,"...Tim Swanson
By Janelle Bitkerjbitker@sacbee.com

Brass Bed will bring their dark, psychedelic pop all the way from Lafayette, Louisiana to Sacramento on Wednesday and to Davis the next evening.

The quartet released their third album, "The Secret Will Keep You," in April, to sweet praise from NPR and The New Yorker. It's a record about growing up, and realizing all your dreams were just dreams. It's romantic, mysterious and fuzzy, and of course there's synth.

Take a free listen here , and catch them at one of two intimate venues for $5.

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Screen on the Green offers free kids' films at Sacramento parkstag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.850512013-07-14T16:50:26Z2013-07-13T00:18:57Z Bring the kids, blankets and lawns chairs to Screen on the Green, the Sacramento outdoor movie series presented by Councilman Steve Cohn's office. On Saturday, Aug. 3, Screen on the Green will show "How to Train Your Dragon" at...Carla Meyer

Bring the kids, blankets and lawns chairs to Screen on the Green, the Sacramento outdoor movie series presented by Councilman Steve Cohn's office.

On Saturday, Aug. 3, Screen on the Green will show "How to Train Your Dragon" at South Natomas Community Park, 2901 Truxel Road. The beautifully animated, action-packed 2010 movie follows a boy and his favorite fire breather. It's rated PG.

On Saturday, Aug. 3, "101 Dalmatians" -- offering lots of cute puppies and Glenn Close as a puppy coveter with distinct mean and silver streaks -- will show at Glenn Hall Park at Sandburg and Carlson drives. "Dalmatians" is rated G.

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Long leaps of faith are part of State Fair's Splash Dog eventtag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.852712013-07-13T21:47:02Z2013-07-14T01:30:24ZBy Anthony Siino Asiino@sacbee.com Candis Amasalian gives Legend a prep talk before lift-off. But it's hard to tell if Legend is listening, mostly because he's an 11-month-old Doberman who clearly just wants to jump in the water. He can hardly...Brian Blomster
By Anthony SiinoAsiino@sacbee.com

Candis Amasalian gives Legend a prep talk before lift-off. But it's hard to tell if Legend is listening, mostly because he's an 11-month-old Doberman who clearly just wants to jump in the water.

He can hardly wait as Amasalian runs to the front of the dock and wags the chew toy. She shouts "OK, go! Go! Go! Go!" and he's off, galloping to the edge and leaping out to catch the flung stick. Legend clamps down as he gracefully slams into the water just at the 20-foot, 5-inch marker. Two young girls at the pool's edge giggle as they whisk splashed water out of their eyes.

Amasalian, a Hanford resident who's been participating in Splash Dogs events for about 11 years, proudly says that this is a new personal best for Legend. His previous? 19 feet, 10 inches.

"We do it for the fun of the dog," she said.

She brought five dogs to Saturday's Splash Dog event at the State Fair, which can be found near the entrance of the Miller Light Grandstand in the east side of the fair lot. While you won't find Amasalian and her troupe of flying dogs, the rest of the Splash Dogs outfit will still be out Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Video: Splash Dog competition at the state fair:

The daily schedule offers other suggestions at the California State Fair.

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BottleRock financial woes continue to growtag:blogs.sacbee.com,2013:/ticket//11.847012013-07-11T23:10:11Z2013-07-11T23:25:26Z From the outset, all looked groovy at Napa's BottleRock Festival, which ran May 8 - May 12. Bands including The Black Keys, Cake and Kings of Leon played great sets, the masses noshed on food and wine from some...Chris Macias

From the outset, all looked groovy at Napa's BottleRock Festival, which ran May 8 - May 12. Bands including The Black Keys, Cake and Kings of Leon played great sets, the masses noshed on food and wine from some of Napa's star purveyors, and the crowd mostly kept it mellow. But once the final notes played, BottleRock organizers have been swamped with unpaid bills and a debt that now tops $2.5 million, according to the Napa Valley Register. Among the numerous creditors, 142 union workers are still waiting for $630,000 in wages

Some of those debts stretch to the Sacramento area. NES West, a Rocklin-based company which provided security for BottleRock, claims it's owed $217,000. Also among the Sacramento-area creditors is Neumann Enterprises, which was BottleRock's parking vendor, and runs a prominent valet and limousine service in Sacramento.

And now, the financial fallout is getting really nasty. According to a complaint unearthed by the Napa Valley Register, one of BottleRock's co-founders is being sued by his own father to the tune of $169,089. Emil Meyers, the father of BottleRock co-founder Gabe Meyers, names his son and other BottleRock entities in the suit over a last-minute loan.

One of the country's biggest country rock stars is passing through Sacramento on Oct. 11.

Nashville's Jason Aldean, the man behind hits such as "Dirt Road Anthem," "Big Green Tractor" and "Don't You Wanna Stay," is coming to the Sleep Train Amphitheatre, and tickets are on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Seats are $59.50 and a spot on the lawn costs $29.75. Get them by calling 1-800-745-300, online at Livenation and Ticketmaster, or even at some Walmarts.

If you miss him, Aldean will also play at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Oct. 12 as part of his cross-country Night Train Tour, named after his fifth album. The title track is also the album's most recent single, which you can listen to in the official lyric video below.